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Texas Local Government Code

The Texas Local Government Code is the statutory law enacted by the Texas state legislature to organize county and municipal governments and grant them powers and jurisdiction. These codes regulate almost every facet of local governance including parks and other public spaces, local government officials, public safety, and access to utilities. The code was enacted in 1987 by Texas SB 896, 70th R.S. as part of the ongoing revision process begun in 1963.

Organization

1. Title 1: General Provisions
2. Title 2: Organization of Municipal Governments
   • Subtitle A: Types of Municipalities
   • Subtitle B: Municipal Form of Government
   • Subtitle C: Municipal Boundaries and Annexation
   • Subtitle D: General Powers of Municipalities
   • Subtitle E: Consolidation and Abolition of Municipalities
3. Title 3: Organization of County Governments
   • Subtitle A: Organization of Counties
   • Subtitle B: Commissioner's Court and County Officers
4. Title 4: Finances
   • Subtitle A: Municipal Finances
   • Subtitle B: County Finances
   • Subtitle C: Financial Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
5. Title 5: Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees
   • Subtitle A: Municipal Officers and Employees
   • Subtitle B: County Officers and Employees
   • Subtitle C: Matters Affecting Public Officers and Employees of More Than One Type of Local Government
6. Title 6: Records
   • Subtitle A: (No Subtitle A)
   • Subtitle B: County Records
   • Subtitle C: Records Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
7. Title 7: Regulation of Land Use, Structures, Businesses, and Related Activities
   • Subtitle A: Municipal Regulatory Authority
   • Subtitle B: County Regulatory Authority
   • Subtitle C: Regulatory Authority Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
8. Title 8: Acquisition, Sale, and Lease of Property
   • Subtitle A: Municipal Acquisition, Sale, and Lease of Property
   • Subtitle B: County Acquisition, Sale, and Lease of Property
   • Subtitle C: Acquisition, Sale, and Lease of Property Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
9. Title 9: Public Buildings and Grounds
   • Subtitle A: Municipal Public Buildings and Grounds
   • Subtitle B: County Public Buildings and Grounds
   • Subtitle C: Public Buildings Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
10. Title 10: Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources
    • Subtitle A: Municipal Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources
    • Subtitle B: County Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources
    • Subtitle C: Parks and Other Recreational and Cultural Resources Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
11. Title 11: Public Safety
    • Subtitle A: Municipal Public Safety
    • Subtitle B: County Public Safety
    • Subtitle C: Public Safety Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
12. Title 12: Planning and Development
    • Subtitle A: Municipal Planning and Development
    • Subtitle B: County Planning and Development
    • Subtitle C: Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
    • Subtitle C1: Additional Planning and Development Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
13. Title 13: Water and Utilities
    • Subtitle A: Municipal Water and Utilities
    • Subtitle B: County Water and Utilities
    • Subtitle C: Water Provisions Applying to More Than One Type of Local Government
    • Subtitle D: Powers of Counties or Municipalities Over Utilities in General
14. Title 14: Parking and Transportation
    • Subtitle A: Municipal Parking Provisions
    • Subtitle B: County Parking and Transportation Provisions